The Manor House of Lacolle A description and historical sketch of the Manoir of the Seigniory of de Beaujeu of Lacolle

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German Flatts

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Henry the Great: The England that might have been

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A Killing Frost

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Tudor Houses Explained: Britain's Living History

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East Fishkill

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Stourhead: Henry Hoare's Paradise Revisited

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Love Siege

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The Little Book of Sandymount

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City of the Legions 5. Triumph to Tragedy.

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A Walking Tour of New Bern, North Carolina

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Hurley

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William Ince Cabinet Maker 1737-1804

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The Majesty of the River Road

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William Harvey

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Gunpowder and Geometry: The Life of Charles Hutton, Pit Boy, Mathematician and Scientific Rebel

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Genealogy of the Holt Families: From Scotland to Virginia to Tennessee to Missouri and Several Midwest States

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Boone Hall Plantation

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Mr Crewe's Career: 'For we are come to a changed America''

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Mr Crewe's Career: The Bestseller of 1908

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If These Walls Could Talk: Huling Hotel and Pack Horse Inn

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The Day of Sir Wilfrid Laurier A Chronicle of Our Own Time

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These Twain (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

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Piccadilly

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Salona, Fairfax County, Virginia

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Records of Stirring Times (Barnes & Noble Digital Library): Based upon Unpublished Documents from 1726-1822

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General Gatacre: The Story of the Life and Services of Sir William Forbes Gatacre, K.C.B., D.S.O., 1843-1906

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The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 576, November 17, 1832

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Victor

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Glenville

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Houses of the National Trust

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Lady Ailsa of Stonor Park: Episode Description: In this week’s episode, the Duchess speaks to Lady Ailsa of the historic Stonor Park. In the episode, Lady Ailsa tells the Duchess about the mysterious story of Hollywood’s lost aviator, we get the backstory on Stonor Park’s mystical foundations, and the ladies discuss the estate’s fascinating history of Catholic martyrdom. Top Quotes:"When living in these homes you do really reflect on how extraordinary it is to have this great tapestry of hundreds of years surrounding you." - Duchess"These homes aren't built for five people to rattle around in. They're built for everyone to see." - Lady Ailsa"In lockdown, we have noticed an enormous reconnection with Belvoir from the local community. We hope it will stay because the only way we will keep the roofs on these places is from the support of local people in the surrounding area. Living in heritage is such a partnership" - DuchessAbout the Guest and Stately Home:Lady Ailsa was born Ailsa Ma

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The day parliament burned down: In the early evening of 16 October 1834, to the horror of bystanders, a huge ball of fire exploded through the roof of the Houses of Parliament, creating a blaze so enormous that it could be seen by the King and Queen at Windsor, and from stagecoaches on

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105: TOLKIEN SPEAKS TO US TODAY

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The ‘Political’ Earls of Derby 1820 – 1950

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(1172-1174) The Norman Invasion X. The return to war.: At Easter 1172 Henry II left Ireland, having spent six months on the island. Before departing he conferred the Kingdom of Meath onto the Norman baron Hugh de Lacy. However Meath already a king, in fact it had several. Through most of the 12th century n...

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Episode 98 - Eleanor of Castile: Spanish princess and English queen: We’re joined in the studio by senior properties h…

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Charlotte Brudenell of Deene Park: Episode Description: In the first episode of Duchess season 2, the Duchess of Rutland travels to Deene Park in Northamptonshire to meet Charlotte Brudenell. In the show, Charlotte introduces the Duchess to the eccentric Earl that was immortalised by one of English poetry’s greatest works, the ladies discuss Deene Park’s incredible association to the Magna Carta, and Charlotte reveals the ‘saucy’ 19th century discovery that would have made many of the time blush. Top Quotes: "The past is to cherish; the future is to relish." - Charlotte"The great thing about living in heritage is that we take on what our predecessors tell us, bless them for having been and then go forward to do our little bit. It becomes a great tapestry." - The Duchess"You have to put a 21st century influence or adaptation onto something that's older because we ultimately have to live in these houses and we can't let them rule us." - Charlotte"These houses were built to be shown off.

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Ep. 241 - Baker Mansion: The Baker Family moved to Altoona, Pennsylvania in the 1830s and grew a successful iron-making business. Elias was an ambitious man who ruled his family with an iron fist that resulted in him alienating his first son and driving his daughter to...

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Knowsley Hall, Lathom House and the Stanley family 1385-1651

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Episode 73 - Son, brother, crusader, king: The story of Richard, Earl of Cornwall: We’re joined in the studio by senior properties h…

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Essequibo

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Monaco's First American Princess: The Gilded Gentleman revisits the little-known story of an American-born European princess.

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May 24, 2022 William Whewell, Queen Victoria, Anne Frobel, H. Howard Pepper, Cultivated by Christin Geall, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Subscribe  | | | |   Support The Daily Gardener   Connect for FREE!  |    Historical Events 1794 Birth of William Whewell ("Hyoo- uhl"), English polymath, scientist, and Anglican priest. He was...

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From Cromwell to Montefiore: The Jews of London Part II: Following the Edict of Expulsion in 1290, no organized Jewish life existed in England for centuries. Following the Spanish Expulsion in 1492, a few Conversos secretly settled in England under a Christian identity. The official resettlement of Jews in Eng...

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How England & Scotland became Great Britain: Sophie (age 7) and Ellie (age 5) tell the story of how England and Scotland became Great Britain in the Act of Union in 1707.----more---- England and Scotland had fought wars for hundreds of years. The Romans had built Hadrian’s Wall to keep the Picts ou...

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The Edwardian Country House: Elegance and Eccentricity: British country house historian Curt DiCamillo joins Carl for a look into the world of Edwardian country houses, made famous to modern audiences through "Downton Abbey" and "Gosford Park".

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Henry VIII Vs. Religion

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3. Story of England: Tudor Feuds, Explorers and Fanatics: Dan couldn't do a history of England without a hearty helping of our favourite family.

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49. Hampton Court Palace: Neil Oliver’s Love Letter to the British Isles

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The Tichborne Claimant: A Tale of Two Butchers: When Sir Roger Tichborne was shipwrecked and lost at sea in 1854, his mother fell into a deep state of mourning, both devastated by the loss of her son and insistent that he was still alive. As much as the rest of her family tried their best to convince ...

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83. Dutch Eels in Medieval London

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The Lancashire Seven: Possessions, Exorcisms & Executions: In the late 1500s, Britain was, spiritually speaking, in something of a confusing place for the average citizen. With the protestant reform in full swing, many old traditions were being unceremoniously cast aside by the officials, whilst still being ...

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414. The Peasants’ Revolt: London’s Burning (Part 2)

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Eleanor of Aquitaine, a Tumultuous Life: Eleanor of Aquitaine or Aliénor d'Aquitaine as we call her in French is a woman who wanted to rule. She lived through pretty much all the of 1100s and to be both a woman and a ruler, she had to go against the grain at every turn. By birth she was a...

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Martha Lytton-Cobbold of Knebworth House: Episode Description:Joining The Duchess on this latest episode is the wonderful Martha Lytton-Cobbold of Knebworth House. Martha and the Duchess enjoy an incredible conversation, discussing Knebworth’s historic ties to writers like Edward Buwler Lytton and Charles Dickens, we hear the incredible story of one of the nation’s greatest suffragettes, Martha elaborates on the challenges and importance of empowering women in heritage, and we hear amazing tales about the many the rock and roll luminaries that have performed on the iconic grounds. Have you ever watched Bridgerton, The Crown or Downton Abbey and wondered what it's really like to be a Duchess? If so, this is the podcast for you.Top Quotes:“Taking this on as a woman, many people will believe that what you’re doing isn’t correct. It’s important to think about your decisions, but make them, and stick to them.” - Martha Lytton-Cobbold“There are still struggles. There are still issues that ne

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#188: Bonnie Prince Charlie: In 1745 Charles Stuart arrived on the west coast of Scotland with the aim of taking back the throne of England, Scotland and Ireland. It didn't go as planned and resulted in the last battle fought on British soil. In this episode, we'll learn about

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Lady Ashcombe of Sudeley Castle: Lady Ashcombe / Sudeley Castle and GardensEpisode Description: This week on Duchess, the Duchess of Rutland travels to the historic Sudeley Castle and Gardens to meet Lady Ashcombe. In the show, Lady Ashcombe speaks candidly about the impact of the tragic loss of her husband so early into her life custodian, the Duchess gets a background on the castle’s immense royal history, and Lady Ashcombe describes the tales of ghostly monarchs that are said to walk Sudeley’s halls today. Top Quotes:"How many times have these grey suited individuals told you it isn't possible but the will of the chatelaine overcomes all." - Duchess"You need to protect the home and it's contents because without the art that's on the walls these houses don't tell the story they were meant to. It all represents layers of history and we are just a moment in time - preserving, protecting and defending." - Duchess"Sudeley Castle, and places like it, belong to the culture. Even though Sud

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Episode 77 - What happened to England’s monks and nuns following the Dissolution of the Monasteries?: This week, we’ve returned to the turbulent Tudor …

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The Haunting of Willington Mill: In England, the Tyne River, famously flowing through the centre of Newcastle on its way to the North Eastern coast, has for many centuries been a vein of industry. In the early 19th Century the banks were filled with shipbuilders, rope makers and flour,...

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The Earls of Derby and Shakespearean Theatre 1580-2023